Lyra’s POV

“Did you trick me into coming to this place?” I challenged Rylan as he entered my new room. “Kieran told me to stay inside, claiming he would be back in a jiffy. Is this your new strategy to get my attention?”

“It's late already, Lyra,” he said. “I think you should lower your voice and talk to me in a decent manner. That way, things get solved, not complicated.”

I rolled my eyes as he reached me, exhaling a deep sigh. “Please sit down and let's talk. I've ...